Politics Articles

Lee County Commission announces vacancies on Citizen Advisory group

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER | FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night for its regularly scheduled meeting.The meeting was short in length, as the commission passed the consent agenda, four items of new business and one item of old...

LaFayette applying for CDBG grant to upgrade water system

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — The city of LaFayette held a public hearing in the new city hall last Thursday to discuss its application for a CDBG grant to make extensive improvements to the city’s water system. City Clerk Louis Davidson gave a...

Local group announces free youth community event at Valley Council

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN VALLEY — Tiffany Jones announced a free Youth Empowerment Event on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valley Community Center.“I have confidence we can work together and make a change in our kids’ lives and build a brighter future for...

ADPH administrator briefs LaFayette council on fee changes

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LAFAYETTE — Alabama Department of Public Health East Central District Assistant District Administrator James Hardin addressed the LaFayette City Council at its meeting Monday night to discuss upcoming fee changes.Hardin explained that he...
Avenue B bridge to get new name

Avenue B bridge to get new name

BY MICHELLE KEY, PUBLISHER OPELIKA — In Tuesday night’s meeting, the Opelika City Council passed a resolution to rename the Avenue B bridge after...

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Auburn Alumni Center’s lower plaza to get upgrade

Auburn City Council notes

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Due to technical difficulties during the live-stream of Auburn's City Council meeting on Tuesday night, a...

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EMA continues to grow

EMA continues to grow

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission met Monday night to approve several subdivisions moving forward and...

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